
Computing
How to set up a new laptop the right way
Update, secure and personalize your computer before you settle into daily use.
Practical guides that solve everyday problems without assuming you already know the jargon.

Update, secure and personalize your computer before you settle into daily use.

Simple settings that reduce background drain without turning off useful features.

Choose the right mode and avoid the processing settings that make movies look strange.

Reconnect stubborn earbuds, solve dropouts and improve audio delay.

Find the settings that matter and make sensible tradeoffs for smoother play.